Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor

1. Check 1 Increase the scanning resolution if the image is jagged.

   • Resolution

2. Check 2 Set the display size to 100 %.

   Some applications do not display images clearly if the display size is too small.

3. Check 3 If moire (stripe pattern) appears, take the following measures and scan again.

   • Set one of the following settings in the Settings (Document Scan) dialog, Settings (Custom Scan) dialog, or Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog of IJ Scan Utility, then scan from the IJ Scan Utility main screen.

     • Set Select Source to Magazine and set Color Mode to Color
     • Select the Reduce moire checkbox in Image Processing Settings
     • Settings (Document Scan) Dialog
     • Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog
     • Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog

   • Click Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, then set one of the following settings.

     • Select Magazine for Image Adjustment
     • Select the Descreen checkbox

     Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details.

   Note

   • If moire appears when you scan a digital print photo, take the above measures and scan again.

4. Check 4 Clean the platen and document cover.

5. Check 5 If the item is in poor condition (dirty, faded, etc.), click Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, then set Reduce Dust, Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc.

   Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details.

6. Check 6 If the color tone of images is different from the original document, take the following measures and scan again.

   Click Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, then set Image Adjustment to None.

   Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details.